78 applications were received from across the Dubbo Regional Local Government Area with a grant request of approximately $1.7 million.

The independent Grants Assessment Panel met on 9 July 2018 to consider all applications and recommended 23 projects to Dubbo Regional Council for funding. Council resolved at its Ordinary Meeting on 23 July 2018 to accept the Panel’s recommendations.

The successful Round 3 applicants/projects are:

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Applicant

Project

Funding

1

1st Dubbo Scout Group

Welchman Street Hall Storage Shed, Dubbo

$12,473

2

Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd Council

Preservation of the Brotherhood of the Good Shepherd Historical Documentation

4. Demonstrate that any ongoing or recurrent costs of the project can be met by the community group once grant funding has been exhausted.

5. The organisation must demonstrate the capacity to manage funds and deliver the project successfully.

ASSESSMENT

A Stronger Communities Fund Grant Assessment Panel was formed to assess projects against the Program’s eligibility criteria and make recommendations to Dubbo Regional Council for consideration and approval of funding. The Panel comprised:

The Mayor Dubbo Region (or delegate).

The Member for Dubbo (or representative).

Representative from the NSW Department of Premier and Cabinet.

Other members, appointed by the Mayor of Dubbo Regional Council, as required.

An independent probity advisor, to advise the Panel on their deliberations and assessment process.

General enquiries about the Stronger Communities Fund – Community Grants Program can be directed to Dubbo Regional Council’s Economic Projects and Grants Officer on 02 6801 4000 or email grants@dubbo.nsw.gov.au.